Dementia Explained

A comprehensive guide to what dementia is and how it can affect you

Whether you’re recently diagnosed, caring for someone or just want more information, educating yourself on dementia can be both useful and empowering. It’s why we’ve created Dementia Explained.

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Hardly a day goes by without dementia being mentioned in the news. But how much do you really know about the condition that currently affects more than 850,000 people in the UK — a number expected to rise to more than a million by 2025.

Unforgettable.org has compiled this guide to sort the facts from the fiction. Dementia Explained provides you with all the essential information you need about the main types of dementia, how they are diagnosed, common treatments to ease symptoms, and potential future treatments and cures. We’ve also answered some of your most pressing concerns about whether dementia is hereditary, can it be prevented and possible life expectancy after diagnosis.

So whether you know someone with dementia (42 per cent of the UK population say they do), are living with it yourself or just want to be more informed about the condition, we hope this guide will help you.

ADI

ADI relies on donations in order to carry out its work of strengthening Alzheimer associations worldwide and raising awareness about the global impact of dementia. By making a donation today you can make a real difference to people around the world coping with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Please give generously.

Unforgettable Foundation

The Unforgettable Foundation gives grants to charities and educational institutions registered in the UK so that they can help to improve the quality of life for all those affected by dementia worldwide.

Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work.

Designability

Designability is a national charity joining expertise and knowledge to enhance people’s lives. By working with carers, end-user and health professionals to understand everyday problems, they design and create life-changing assistive technologies.

Sporting Memories Network

The Sporting Memories Network supports older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport.
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Carers UK

Providing expert advice, information and support to the 6.5million strong army of carers in the UK, Carers UK helps, connects, campaigns and innovates so that all people who care for someone can have their voice heard.

Dementia UK

Dementia UK charity provides support for all those affected by dementia in the form of Admiral Nurses, specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional help to families living with dementia. They also run Admiral Nursing Direct, a free telephone helpline where you can get advice and support.

YoungDementia UK

YoungDementia UK is a charitable company based in Oxfordshire. The charity comprises a dedicated, knowledgeable, lively team of trustees and staff, volunteers and inspirational, amazing members whose lives have been changed by young onset dementia.